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Origins of the Dwit surname

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About the Dwits

We have a total number of 70 records for people with the last name Dwit.

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Where do most Dwits live?

In 1921, most Dwits lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Dwits

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 61 records for the Dwit surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Dwits most likely to marry?

Whits

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Bedents

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What are the most common Dwit first names?

  • Thomas
  • Abraham
  • Eliza
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Dwits

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Dwits in 1921
Att School

1

Cook Domestic Servant

1

General Servant (Domestic)

1

Housekeeper Domestic

1

Nurse Domestic

1

Common Male occupations for Dwits in 1921
Fisherman

8

Apprentice Fisherman

1

Bricklayers Labourer

1

Clerk

1

Mariner

1

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